Physician Assistant, Inpatient Nephrology

1 month ago
United StatesFull TimeNephrology

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Physician Assistant, Inpatient Nephrology in United States. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
  • Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.
  • Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.

Requirements

  • qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
  • EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Acute CareNephrologyInpatient Critical CareHospitalist ExperiencePatient CareEvidence Based PracticeProcedural SkillsData SynthesisPatient Plan of Care DevelopmentDiagnostic InterpretationCounselingEducation
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Position Insights

Nephrology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Nephrology position at UT Southwestern Medical Center is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Nephrology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Acute Care, Nephrology, Inpatient Critical Care, Hospitalist Experience, Patient Care, Evidence Based Practice, Procedural Skills, Data Synthesis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Nephrology role.

Core responsibilities: The provider will conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations, synthesizing data to develop and implement the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies. Responsibilities also include providing management, referrals, counseling, and ...

Benefits package: Healthcare, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, On-site Childcare, Wage, Merit Increases, PPO Medical Plan, Preventive Healthcare. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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